Drive Electric

April 14, 2024 Kick Gas! EV Showcase Photos

 

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Kick Gas! In Annapolis.

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In partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) and the the Inner West Street Association, the Annapolis Green’s Kick Gas! in Annapolis, a National Drive Electric Earth Day EV Showcase in Historic Annapolis on May 6, 2023 was a huge success!

Check out the Photo Gallery by John Lee and our highlight video:

⚡️MORE KICK GAS HIGHLIGHTS⚡️

The “Electrified City” Display

City of Annapolis
annapolis currentThe City displayed its “Current” six-seat GEM EV vehicle it is using for transportation from the garages to downtown and one of its brand new all-electric Chevrolet Bolt!

Naval Academy Polaris GEM
Naval Academy Tourism now has a fleet of environmentally friendly electric cars to see the beautiful campus! Tours are available daily in these comfortable five-passenger vehicles. Buy tickets here.

And More to Amp You Up!
Annapolis Eventours and Historic Inns of Annapolis dropped in! Both use the GEM cars to shuttle guests, give tours, give lifts to fans from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the Inns even use them to run supplies between their downtown properties. And most of all, especially tomorrow, to transport wedding guests!

Don’t forget we also have marine electric vessels as EVs from Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals operating next to the Chart House in Eastport!

Vehicles at our show:

BMW IX50      Chevrolet Bolt      Chevrolet Bolt EUV      Chevrolet Volt      Ford Mustang Mach-E

Genesis GV60      Hyundai Kona Electric      MINI Cooper SE Hardtop      Rivian R1T pick-up      Subaru Solterra

Tesla Model 3      Tesla Model S      Tesla Model X      Tesla Model Y      Volkswagen ID.4      Volvo XC40 Recharge

1998 Jaguar XJR converted into EV by its owner!

The combined EV miles on these cars is over 1.3 million miles!

BMW IX50chevy bolt Bolt EUV chevy voltFord Mach-E genesis Hyundai KONA 2022     mini cooper SE Rivian R1T EV pickup Subaru Solterratesla model 3tesla model sTesla Model XTesla Model YVW ID.4Volvo X601998 Jaguar XJR

Gallery 57 West hosted kid friendly Earth Day activities including rock painting, tin can flower pots and canvas painting on the street and Earth Day Posters presented by the 5th graders of Georgetown East Elementary were displayed.

Our NAPTOWN TAPs were on hand to deliver filtered and clean water to the public. The TAPs on Saturday have been sponsored by our green partners LaVictoire Finance and EVADC.

Restaurants prepared “electrified drinks” in honor of our event:

West Street Electrified Drink Specials

  • Supercharger from 49 West: Rise Up espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur!
  • Electric Lemonade from Ram’s Head Tavern: Vodka, Blue Curaçao, sour mix & Sprite
  • Solar Cell from Stan & Joe’s: Fresh squeezed orange juice with orange vodka and a splash of soda water — a great way to recharge your batteries!
  • Electric Breeze from LevelDQ rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, gimlet mix, Crushed ice, and garnished with a pineapple wedge and blue-colored sugar
  • Danger! High Voltage!from Tsunami: Bacardi coconut rum, Western Son grapefruit vodka, Lime, Pineapple, Blue Curaçao
  • Gimlets for Green from Luna Blu: McClintock Forager’s Gin, Simple Syrup, lime juice, ginger lime shrub
  • Graduate Green Gimlet from Graduate Hotel’s Trophy Room: gin or vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, ginger lime shrub
  • Greenest West Street Gimlet from Leo: McClintock Forager’s Gin, mint simple syrup, lime juice & celery bitters

Thank you, Supercharged Sponsors!

BMW MINI of Annapolis logo

The BMW iX and i4, electric vehicles are designed for electrifying adventures! Whether you’re looking for an all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle with pioneering design and spacious comfort or a sporty Gran Coupe that delivers exhilarating all-electric performance, the future is in your hands! To learn more visit the BMW of Annapolis dealership website. Check out the BMW all-electric inventory here.

Brought to you by MINI of Annapolis. the legendary design and all-electric power of the 2024 MINI Electric Hardtop 2 Door is stylishly and technologically sensational. The MINI Electric drive is as forward-thinking as ever, fully loaded with fun features and prolific performance. See it at Kick Gas!

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are fun to drive, cheaper, and easier to maintain than gas-powered vehicles with no greenhouse gas emissions. With tax incentives available and a fast-growing network of charging stations, find out if owning an EV is the right choice for you. Check out the all-electric ID.4 today! To learn more visit the Fitzgerald Volkswagen of Annapolis dealership website.

Partner Sponsors

HD2 logo    Professional Electric Bird auto tag connect

Maryland League of Conservation Voters lumina solarneighborhood sunElectric Vehicle Association of Greater DC EVADC

MDEV
Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council


State of Maryland Department of General Services
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, EV Ambassadors

 

Want to associate your company with this event by being a sponsor? Please contact us at bay@annapolisgreen.com.

National Drive Electric Earth Day Sponsors

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PAST KICK GAS EVENTS

Saturday, October 1, 2022
10 am  – 2 pm

Annapolis Town Center, 1906 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis

PLEASE VISIT OUR KICK GAS! IN ANNAPOLIS: NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTIC WEEK WEBPAGE FOR ALL THE ELECTRIFYING DETAILS!

Join us for a fun and informative National Drive Electric Week event!

Plans are underway for the best and biggest version of our annual National Drive Electric Week EV Showcase. In addition to the EV showcase, we will feature seminars and demonstrations. Most of our vehicles will be brought by their owners who will be on hand to answer your questions and give you the real story about making driving electric a part of your life.  So if you are “EV Curious,” this event is for you!

We’re looking for EV drivers willing to share their knowledge and show off their cars and e-bikes, and related product exhibitors.

If you’re an EV driver, please register here for this fun event

And we’re looking for sponsors who want to help make this event happen. If you are interested, please send us an email.

 

EVENT SPONSORS

SUPERCHARGED HEADLINE SPONSOR

 

Whether you’re an EV driver, considering buying an EV, or even a multifamily property owner, BGE’s EVsmart® Program gives you the rebates, tools, and information you need to charge faster, smarter, and more conveniently than ever before. There’s a lot to learn about EVs and EVsmart is there to help. Learn more here!

Want the latest scoop on EVs and EV Charging? Have a look at BGE’s fun Joe on the Go videos! Joe’s got info on these topics:

EVs can save you money

There’s an EV out there for everyone

How quickly does an EV charge? (hint: it depends)

How to charge your EV

Charging tips for cold weather

…and more!

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CHARGING GREEN BUSINESS SPONSOR


Fitzway’s dealerships offer several brands and styles of EVs including the ID.4, Volkswagen All-Electric SUV. Check out even more Electric Vehicle Information from Fitzway.

See The 10 Coolest Things About the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4″ video.

EVENT PARTNERS

BMW of Annapolis

GO ELECTRIC. GO ANYWHERE.

Welcome to the future of electromobility. From impressive torque to the use of cutting-edge materials and complete dedication to your lifestyle, BMW drives innovation forward. The future is BMW i. Setting a higher bar for performance, technology, and luxury, an all-electric BMW is made to be different. Did you know that BMW of Annapolis has a dedicated webpage Shop Electric to highlight BMW’s EV lineup? Check it out here and contact them for all the electrifying details!

EV Future: BMW continues to minimize environmental impact. By 2030, BMW plans to have the most sustainable supply chain in the sector. At every step in the process, the highest standards are applied – so you can drive knowing you’ve made a difference. See the brand new BMW iX and i4 at our show!

Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis

Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis is excited to showcase our newest selection of all-electric models that are changing the future of Mercedes-Benz and automobiles everywhere. With new 2022 EQS and EQB models arriving daily, in addition to the first-ever EQE coming later this year, Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis is embracing an electrified future. For more information on our selection of all-electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles, please reach out to our General Sales Manager, Mike Herron, at 443-875-0473 or visit MercedesofAnnapolis.com.

 

Electric Vehicle Institute

The Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) is a highly-focused electric vehicle and EV supply equipment company based in Baltimore. EVI offers practical, comprehensive engineering and business solutions to organizations in the US and overseas in their implementation of EV infrastructure. EVI provides a range of cutting-edge products, services, and solutions in the constantly evolving world of EVs. To learn more visit the Electric Vehicle Institute website.

Bird

Eco-friendly Transportation for All!

More Micro-Electric Vehicles can lead to fewer cars on the road, and fewer cars on the road means we’re reducing the number of carbon emissions and traffic congestion across the globe. In 2021, Bird riders had the same impact on carbon sequestration as one year of protecting 2.5 square miles of the Amazon rainforest. The end goal? Cleaner air, less traffic, and more joy for everyone. To learn more please visit the Bird website
Learn how to Bird online and at our show! Bird will have E-scooters and E-Bicycle demos at the event!

Chesapeake Bay Trust

Chesapeake Bay Trust Upgrade Your Plate

Chesapeake Bay Trust logoThe auto industry is going Green and driving Maryland’s beloved Bay Plate makes a positive impact in local communities across the state. Proceeds from the sale of BayPlates are distributed through the top-rated nonprofit Chesapeake Bay Trust to local community groups, schools, and other non-profits, for tree planting, clean-ups, stormwater projects, environmental education, and other conservation and restoration programs. Additionally, there are great perks with Bay Plates like prime parking spots, discounts at restaurants, merchandise and service discounts, and so much more! The impact extends beyond the number of trees planted and habitats restored: it’s also measured in lives touched, as people experience firsthand the health effects of a beautiful and healthy Chesapeake watershed. Learn more about the Bay Plate and purchase yours for only $20 today.

 

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EVENT HOST

The management at Annapolis Town Center, Trademark Property Company, is very supportive and looking forward to our event. There is Level 2 and Level 3 charging available as well as a Tesla supercharger bank at Annapolis Town Center. Come and enjoy the show and the many many restaurants, bars and lots of shopping! There will be something for everyone.

Annapolis Town Center

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We’re looking for EV drivers willing to share their knowledge and show off their cars and e-bikes, and related product exhibitors.

If you’re an EV driver, please register here for this fun event

And we’re looking for sponsors who want to help make this event happen. If you are interested, please send us an email.

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Friday, April 22
6 – 9 pm
First Block of Inner West Street, Annapolis

Annapolis Green presents a free EV Evening on Earth Day!
Make it a date night!

We will showcase not only the vehicles but also the Climate Change benefits of driving electric. And as gasoline nears $5 per gallon, doesn’t driving electric sound good!?

electric vehicle association of greater DCIn partnership with the Inner West Street Association and the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), which is the local EV drivers’ group, we will showcase of many types of EVs, exhibitors of related products, artists painting EVs, live music, and more. It will be an evening of information on how to live Green with EVs at the center.

The first block of Inner West Street will be closed to traffic that evening so we can properly showcase EVs. There is Level 2 and Level 3 charging available in Gotts Garage (25 Northwest Street), right next to our site.

Are you “EV Curious?” Drivers will be on hand to answer your questions and give you the real story about making driving electric a part of your life.

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Event Sponsors

BMW of Annapolis

GO ELECTRIC. GO ANYWHERE.

BMW EVWelcome to the future of electromobility. From impressive torque to the use of cutting-edge materials and complete dedication to your lifestyle, BMW drives innovation forward.

The future is BMW i. Setting a higher bar for performance, technology, and luxury, an all-electric BMW is made to be different. Did you know that BMW of Annapolis has a dedicated webpage Shop Electric to highlight BMW’s EV lineup? Check it out here and contact them for all the electrifying details!

EV Future: BMW continues to minimize environmental impact. By 2030, BMW plans to have the most sustainable supply chain in the sector. At every step in the process, the highest standards are applied – so you can drive knowing you’ve made a difference. See the brand new BMW iX and i4 at our show!

VW ID.4 electric car

Fitz Way Fitzgerald Volkswagen Annapolis

Fitzway’s dealerships offer several brands and styles of EVs including the ID.4, Volkswagen All-Electric SUV. Check out even more Electric Vehicle Information from Fitzway.

Thank you to Annapolis Performance Coatings, LLC, the premier detailing and ceramic coating company in the Annapolis area. for sponsorship of KICK GAS! In Annapolis: Drive Electric Earth Day!

Annapolis Performance Coatings was born in 2016, through the passion and expertise of Tommy Gontkof and his associates after 19 years of experience in the automotive and marine detailing industry.

The company’s vision is simple, build a client experience that allows it to give people the highest quality detailing along with excellent and personalized customer service from start to finish! APC takes pride in every job and is intentional about every product it chooses knowing that its work has the potential to not only add protection to your purchase but extend its lifetime and value. As professionals and individuals, they are passionate about the industry and believe in the importance of educating customers on vehicle-specific maintenance recommendations, products, and detailing services. APC’s commitment to customer service means you can rely on APC for expertise throughout and after your detailing job with APC.

The Kristi Neidhardt Team is your go-to Green realtor!

Get a Bird’s Eye View of Annapolis with Jeff B. Voigt Aerial Photography.

HD Squared Architects, LLC: Designing resilience in a changing environment.

Just a short stroll from our Kick Gas EV Show, the Graduate Annapolis Hotel welcomes you with its Gimlets for Green and an Earth Day dinner special! The Trophy Room is where we will hold Green Drinks Annapolis next Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

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Among the vehicles you’ll see at Kick Gas!

Chevrolet Bolt 2020  |  BMW iX 2022  |  BMW i4  |  Chevrolet Volt 2011 & 2014
Fisker Karma 2012  |  Ford C-MAX Energi 2014  |  Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021
Hyundai KONA Electric 2020  |  Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022  |  Jaguar I-Pace 2020  |
MINI SE 2022  |  Porsche Taycan 2021  |  Rivian R1T Pickup 2022  |  Tesla Model 3 2018 & 2020
Tesla Model S 2013, 2015, 2016 & 2022
Tesla Model Y 2021  |  Volkswagen e-Golf 2019  |  Volkswagen ID.4 2021  |  Zero Motorcycle 2021

Most of the vehicles will be brought by EV owners who can answer your burning EV questions. In addition to cars, we’ll have a Zero Motorcycle and we’ll give you the opportunity to be the first to see the brand-new all-electric Rivian pickup truck, brought by a local owner. Learn more about Rivian.

Rivian R1T EV pickup

Exhibitors will share information about products, services, and initiatives to help live a more sustainable life. And we will even have Plein Air artists painting live on the street, live music, rock painting for kids, a fundraising raffle, and more!
The surrounding shops and galleries are participating too! And restaurants will highlight themed cocktails and specials. It will be a fantastic eve with the EVs and so much more! We can’t wait to see you there.
The first block of Inner West Street from Church Circle to Cathedral Street will be closed to traffic so that we can safely and properly showcase the EVs.

Have you always wanted to ride in EV just to see what it’s like? Here’s your chance.

Test drives with EV owners will take place behind Visit Annapolis on the parking circle. A valid driver’s license must be presented and a waiver will be signed. The car owner may ask you to wear a mask. We will have some on hand.

REGISTER HERE

If you are in EV driver, we’re looking for EV drivers willing to share their knowledge and show off their cars and e-bikes, and related product exhibitors. EV Drivers, please register here for this fun event

And please like our Facebook Event page!

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Driving Electric is Good for the Planet… and your Wallet

The transportation sector is the biggest greenhouse gas contributor to the Climate Crisis.
It’s only through one-on-one interaction that we can put more clean vehicles on the road and do our bit to reduce emissions into our atmosphere.

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PAST EVENTS

Kick Gas in Annapolis 2021

Annapolis EV Showcase

Sunday, September 26
City Dock
10am – 2pm

Annapolis Green just completed a half-year of EV information that started with Drive Electric Earth Day and ended with our Kick Gas! In Annapolis celebration of National Drive Electric Week with a big EV Showcase on September 26. We even included an online trivia night with a professional comedian and were thrilled to include a yacht brokerage that represents electric boats to our family of sponsors. 

As one of our sponsors, Electrify America, says, driving electric is normal now. We hope you will join us in switching out your ride from fossil-fueled to electric. It’s something almost everyone can do as EVs become more and more affordable and the number of charging locations continues to grow.  

Why is an environmental organization like Annapolis Green advocating for driving electric? We do so because driving electric eliminates pollution on the road — right where you are breathing. About 80% of the carbon load on our atmosphere comes from transportation. Driving electric is one thing almost everyone can do to combat the effects of the Climate Crisis that is threatening our planet, our wellbeing, and life as we know it today.

Scroll down for general EV information but first let us review the past few months of events.

Photos by Kenneth Tom, Jeff Voigt Aerial Photography, JD Taylor, and other EV participants.

Several hundred people joined us at Susan Campbell Park, right by the harbor, for a showcase of more than 60 new and pre-owned EVs, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and an electric yacht. The event kicked off in a festive way with Annapolis’ own fabulous Naptown Brass Band leading a Second Line parade from the top of Ego Alley to our event. That New Orleans music “Charged Up” the crowd! Next, officials from all four levels of government spoke about the importance of driving electric for Climate Change reasons.

Speakers were Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles, and US Senator Chris Van Hollen.

Other dignitaries present included Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Jason Stanek, Maryland Deputy Secretary of Transportation R. Earl Lewis, Jr., Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth, Maryland Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo, Maryland Delegate Dana Jones, Annapolis Alderman Ross Arnett, and Anne Arundel County Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien.

After the remarks the dignitaries, led by Senator Van Hollen, cut a ribbon to officially open the show.

Members of the public were enthusiastic and asked more targeted questions than they have in the past. It seems people are coming around to the idea of driving electric. As one of our sponsors, Electrify America, says: It’s Normal Now.

Drivers brought and presented their own vehicles at the show and even showed off props like different types of charging nozzles and adapters. They gave the public information about taking long road trips with their EVs and shared “Fun Facts!” about driving electric.

Professor Bob Bruninga showed how he’s connected his Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid to his home during power outages allowing him to keep the lights on and more. One driver brought a beautiful Polestar 2, a car few of us had seen in person before. Other driver vehicles included the Jaguar i-Pace, Chevrolet Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai KONA Electric, Nissan LEAF, Think City, Toyota Prius Prime, and Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid.

Tesla drivers brought all five models, from the original Roadster to the Model S sedan, Model 3 sedan, Model X SUV (with the impressive gull doors, brought by JD Taylor, president of the Maryland Tesla Owners group), and the Model Y smaller SUV.

Electric motorcycle drivers are just as enthusiastic about their quiet rides. We had both the Harley-Davidson LiveWire and the Zero brands.

Sponsor BGE brought its Ford Mach-e and Chevrolet company cars, a charger demo model and a bucket truck! While the truck itself is not electric the arm that raises the bucket is, meaning that the truck can be turned off when it arrives on-site and the arm can be manipulated without a fossil-fueled generator too!

Police departments across the country are electrifying their fleets. The Hyattsville Police Department brought its Chevrolet Bolt police car and Zero electric motorcycle. The Montgomery County Police Department brought its Ford Mach-e police car.

While drivers talked with everyone, our dealer sponsors showed off the newest models. Porsche had two all-electric Taycans, stunningly beautiful luxury EVs. Annapolis Cars brought the brand new Volvo XC40 Recharge compact SUV, another model few had ever seen in person. Annapolis Cars also brought the Hyundai Ioniq and the Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid. Fitzgerald Volkswagen Annapolis – and several drivers – brought the ID.4 new EV model. BMW of Annapolis brought the brand new iX Sports Activity Vehicle.

Yacht Sales International docked the 39-foot Greenline hybrid electric yacht in one of the slips next to our show. The Greenline comes in an all-electric model as well. YSI also represents other electric yacht brands including the Alva.

Our seminar series during the show were a hit! Thank you to:

  • Ron Kaltenbaugh, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC, for his talk on the connection between Driving Electric and Climate Change
  • Kristy Fleischmann Groncki, Manager of Strategic Programs, Utility of the Future, BGE, for her talk on how home charging affects your electric bill
  • Tom Lewis, resident of The Point Condominium for discussing his experience arranging for installation of charging infrastructure in condos and other multi-family situations
  • Melanie Hartwig-Davis, architect and principal of HD Squared Architects (and a show sponsor) for her talk on design for EV infrastructure at home, and her husband, government architect Lance Davis for discussing commercial EV infrastructure design
  • Rick Peters, Partner of Solar Energy Services (and a show sponsor) for his talk on “Driving on Sunshine,” that is, powering EVs with solar energy

K&B True Value also sponsored our show. The store has a large selection of electrically powered lawn care tools. Fossil-fueled lawn care products are more polluting than cars. Read more.

Neighborhood Sun presented information about obtaining solar power for your home without solar panels on the roof through community solar. And signing up for this service through Annapolis Green brings a donation to us too! Get more information here.

Other information presented to the public at the show:

  • Map of charging station locations nearby
  • Test rides on the Harley-Davidson Series 1 e-bicycle
  • Information about the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC), the local drivers’ group
  • Information about Spa Creek (where the show was located) from the Spa Creek Conservancy

Thank you to the City of Annapolis and Eye on Annapolis for support for the show. Thank you also to the many volunteers who made this show possible and to photographer Kenneth Tom for the photographs. Thank you also to aerial photographer Jeff Voigt for spectacular drone shots of the event, videographer Patrick Loughrey for video, and other EV show participants for other photos.

See the EVADC Info Sheet for details about these models.

Our sponsors will be available to answer your questions about their products and services. 

See our sponsor videos below.

OUR SPONSORS

Fitz Way Fitzgerald Volkswagen Annapolis  Annapolis Cars logos

BGE EV Smart   Yacht Sales International @ Martin Bird logo

    BMW of Annapolis

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Annapolis Green Founding One Hundred Sponsors
Kristi Neidhardt Team   HD2 logo

K&B TRUE VALUE

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Porsche Annapolis   Rommel Harley-Davidson

Solar Energy Services Inc. Over 40 Years


PARTNERS

Eye on Annapolis Since 2009  Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC EVADC     

NATIONAL SPONSORS

NDEW National Sponsors

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PAST EVENTS

It was a warm, beautiful evening of all things EV in Maryland Hall’s front yard. We had a total of 18 cars and two e-bicycles at our mini-show, all brought by their owners. We estimated the “EV Curious” public to number about 100 people during the course of the event. Many were very interested and we believe they are going to become EV owners very soon because of the infectious enthusiasm of our 18 drivers! And the delicious ice cream from the Always Ice Cream Company truck added to everybody’s delight.

Maggie Hughes at EV Show at Maryland Hall public at EV Show at Maryland Hall ebikes and EVs elvia thompson eating ice cream

always ice cream truck

Car models on display: BMW i3; Chevrolet Bolt; Ford Mustang Mach-3; Hyundai Kona; Porsche Taycan; Nissan Leaf; Tesla Models 3, S and Y; Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid; Volkswagen ID.4; Trek Bicycles.

Thank you to our sponsors. BGE attended, providing a Bolt and a Model Y. And Yacht Sales International attended, featuring a Zoom link to the owner of a Greenline electric yacht who attended our event virtually while aboard his boat! Thank you to our drivers, Maryland Hall, Always Ice Cream Company, and Jeff Voigt of JB Voigt Aerial Photography for these beautiful drone photos of our event.

  Maryland Hall EV show

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Annapolis Green has certainly run the gamut so far to enlighten our community on the benefits of driving electric – from shows
and test drives to owner talks and videos… and much more!  Now, we’re appealing to your funny bone and spirit of competition!

Thursday, May 27
7pm, on Zoom

EV Trivia & Comedy Night

Join Annapolis Green, our sponsors and partners, and test drive your EV knowledge as we play Fact or Fiction with questions brought to us by our Kick Gas! in Annapolis sponsors and partners. Win some awesome prizes!

Robert Mac
Robert Mac

Comedian Robert Mac, Grand Prize Winner of Comedy Central’s national stand-up competition, is joining us for a set! Robert Mac’s humor is described as clever jokes for clever folks! He’s funny!

Bone up on your EV knowledge right here (see below) for a chance to win great prizes thanks to our fellow “the-future-is-electric” friends.

Prizes:

Don’t miss this informative and entertaining EV event! EV experts will be on hand to help answer any questions you may have.

Register here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfuigqzkoGtUIVSMvFDWXyYhSIOCwLToK

And then, look for your confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Kick Gas: Earth Day Week EV Show
April 17
kicking off six months of EV Information
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street, Annapolis

masks required

register to attend

drive electric earth dayAnnapolis Green invites everyone who is interested in, or curious about, driving electric to attend its free “Kick Gas! Annapolis EV Earth Day” event on Saturday, April 17. It’s part of the national Drive Electric Earth Day campaign designed to share information about electric vehicles throughout the month of April all around the United States.

As federal and state policies make big moves toward embracing the Climate Change benefits of driving electric, Annapolis Green will step up the public education program it has championed for the past seven years with a six-month 2021 information initiative culminating in a major EV Showcase during National Drive Electric Week in the fall.

As the only local nonprofit consistently advocating for driving electric, the April 17 event is our 2021 Earth Day focus – helping our community better understand and adopt this technology that keeps our atmosphere cleaner and mitigates the effects of Climate Change. We want EV questions because we have answers!

What you’ll see at the show

The vehicles listed below
Your questions answered one-on-one by people who drive electric now
EV Charging Demo
Charging station locations nearby
Debut of Annapolis Green’s professionally filmed 3-D tour of an EV with Mattertag/Matterport immersive technology
Info about the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC), the local drivers’ group
Giveaways
EV informational handouts
Displays of EV related products and services
Go for a ride in an EV
FacebookLive streaming from the event featuring our sponsors and interviews with drivers
Electric boating info by Yacht Sales International
Annapolis Library Info
AND MORE!

Vehicles registered to attend so far:
Audi e-tron
Chevrolet Bolt • Chevrolet Volt
Fiat 500e
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Nissan LEAF
Porsche Taycan
Tesla Model 3 • Tesla Model Y • Tesla Roadster
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S

In keeping with COVID protocols, this will be a small EV showcase, with 12 different vehicles on display – most brought by their enthusiastic owners, who are happy to discuss the benefits of driving electric with the public. Some owners will offer rides so the public can experience what driving with zero emissions is all about. The event is part of the national Drive Electric Earth Day initiative. The library has Level 2 and Level 3 chargers so the public will be able to see first-hand how charging works.

Annapolis Library will provide free masks for anyone who needs one, copies of Library Happenings and materials on Earth Day & EVs for check out, and related kids’ interactive activities including “Make a Backyard Bird Feeder” (complete with bird seed, and biodegradable string and instructions) and pre-made STEM kits.

Take a 3D Virtual Tour of Tesla Model Y

To accompany the in-person show we will present a unique virtual 3-D video tour of a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle that will emphasize benefits of zero-emissions driving on our natural environment. Made with Matterport, a 3-D data platform that creates realistic, fully immersive experiences, the video will be the anchor of our event and a lasting information piece on our website and social media. The video is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.

And, because we’re Annapolis, Annapolis Green is adding the “EB” (Electric Boating) to EV (Electric Vehicles) at our upcoming Kick Gas! Annapolis EV Showcase!

Greenline Hybrid 39 yachtIt seems only fitting that our upcoming show is taking place during the Bay Bridge Boat Show across the Bay in Stevensville (April 15-18). We are excited to welcome Greenline Yachts (presented by Yacht Sales International). Although a boat won’t be docked at the Library, the crew will be with us to show a cool 3-D video, answer questions and invite you to visit personally over at the Boat Show (or at the Yacht Sales International office in Eastport).

Yet, it gets even better! Yacht Sales International is making a very special raffle offering at our show – for two lucky winners – to enjoy a Sunset Cruise from the Bay Bridge Marina to Yacht Haven Marina in Eastport on Sunday, April 18. The winners will personally experience Electric Boating, relaxing with a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Greenline LogoThe Greenline 39 Hybrid sets the standard for comfortable, economical and quiet family cruising. This Greenline hybrid epitomizes forward-looking design and engineering throughout. The one-level floorplan that creates a seamless transition from cockpit to salon, to a well-appointed helm that includes a side door for easy entrance/egress to the bow. With the two staterooms and full head, it is perfect for a weekend getaway OR completing the Great Loop.

SPONSORS

Featuring the all new ID.4, an EV to behold. On the outside, clean aerodynamic lines make for a striking presence on the road.
On the inside, plenty of room makes for a spacious, comfortable cabin – it will transform how you think about electric cars.
Its EPA-rated range is 250 miles.

We have ID.4 1st Editions on the lot and ready for immediate delivery!

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At Fitzgerald Volkswagen, every one of our associates believes in treating our customers the way they would
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NATIONAL SPONSORS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC EARTH DAY

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Scroll down to see videos from our 2020 National Drive Electric Week virtual event.

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General EV Info

Why is an environmental organization like Annapolis Green advocating for driving electric? We do so because driving electric eliminates pollution on the road — right where you are breathing. About 80% of the carbon load on our atmosphere comes from the transportation. Driving electric is one thing almost everyone can do to combat the effects of Climate Change that threaten our planet, and life as we know it today. Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now, not to mention, stylish, convenient, and less expensive than you think!

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Why Drive Electric?

tailpipe-emissions-noElectric Vehicles that run on batteries (without a back-up gasoline engine, as some have) produce no noxious emissions. There is no choking pollution coming out of a tailpipe. In fact, there is no tailpipe. An electric car gives you a nearly silent drive that does not harm the lungs of the people behind you — or you, for that matter.

Added benefits: EVs are fun to drive (you meet a lot of nice, curious people), are less expensive to operate and fuel than gasoline-powered vehicles, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

What about the electricity?

Yes, power plantthere is the issue of where the electricity to power electric vehicles comes from. Today, most of our electricity still comes from coal-fired plants. But that is changing and changing fast. Utilities are required by the State of Maryland to increase renewable sources for their plants. The current legally mandated requirement is for utilities to be run by 25% renewables by next year, 2020, and that is expected to increase with each passing year. Further, while the power plants do produce greenhouse gases, they are still more energy efficient than an individual gas or diesel-powered vehicle is on the road.

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Regarding the effect on your power bill if you charge at home, it will go up only slightly — as if you’d plugged in a small refrigerator. Your power company can provide some comparison figures. If you have solar power, even better! Then you’re driving courtesy of the sun.

What about purchase and maintenance cost?

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EV Info Sheet, courtesy EVADC

Today, there are at least 13 all-electric and 13 hybrid (those with a back-up gasoline engine) automobile models with a base price under the $34,500 average cost for a gasoline-powered car. (Click on the image , or here, for a listing of cars and their cost, range, and more) There are quite a few luxury models as well. But here is the important part: Once you buy or lease an all-electric EV, there is almost NO maintenance. There is no oil or transmission fluid to change. You will still have to have your tires rotated, brakes checked and your windshield wipers replaced periodically, but that’s it.

Regarding the brakes, most EVs have regenerative braking capability, that is, hitting the brakes or slowing down results in some power being returned to the battery. You could say the car is making its own power at that point. You can also stop or slow down most EVs via a small pedal on the steering wheel. That  means you can stop the car without engaging the brakes.

The advantages of braking without the brakes include lower maintenance costs (the brakes will last longer) and less brake pad pollution in the air.

Are there government incentives?

The federal tax credit, $2500 to $7500, is for new EVs purchased in the United States and varies by the type of car and the capacity of its battery.  Here is the info right from the IRS.

The Maryland excise tax credit is now up to $3000 for qualified plug-in vehicles, however, demand surged and the fund has been used up. When the General Assembly provides additional funding, applications will once again be accepted. Read more.

There is also a Maryland rebate program for the installation of certain chargers. Read more.

What about charging time, convenience and cost?

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US DOE Calculator

Driving electric is a time-saver. With a gasoline-powered car you have to make time to refuel. You can’t do anything else while that is happening. And you have to do it often. Most EV drivers charge their cars at home while they are relaxing or doing something else. Or they might charge at a shopping center or restaurant or at work — again, while doing something else. And there is no gasoline smell on your hands after you use a charging cord.

And finally, electricity costs less than gasoline. It’s that simple. The US Department of Energy has a calculator that will show you how an “e-gallon” costs half what gasoline costs. Just for comparison, if it costs $2.72 to fuel a gasoline car, the equivalent cost of fueling a battery-powered electric vehicle is $1.22.

There are three charging levels.

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Level 1 is a simple wall plug. It’s slow but it works just fine.

Level 2 is faster and is what you most often see in shopping centers, for example. Level 3 is the fastest charging. Those chargers are often found on major highways.

Much of the charging away from home is free although for many you must establish an account with a network like ChargePoint, EV-Go, or SemaConnect for the convenience of swiping your membership card to start the charging process or to pay, if that’s applicable. Still, even if you do pay for charging, overall it will cost less than fueling a gasoline-powered car. See above.

There are many tools available to help you find charging away from home whether nearby or for a longer trip. They include:

Learn more

This just basic information about driving electric. If you would like to join the more than 20,000 people who are driving emissions-free in Maryland, here are some additional sources of information:

There's an Electric Car in Your Future

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Annapolis Green Events
for National Drive Electric Week 2020

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Annapolis Green was excited to bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric! EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change. Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now, not to mention, stylish, convenient, and less expensive than you think! We think that’s pretty Kick Gas! 

Kick Gas! In Annapolis.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
EVs Hit the Avenue! – An Electrifying Evening of Cars & a Fundraising Dinner!

EVs Hit the Avenue – 6 – 8 pm
In the Maryland Avenue Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs were parked on the Avenue while it was closed to car traffic but open for outdoor dining. The EV owners (and dealers) answered questions about their cars. (Everybody wore a mask.) People learned about the benefits of driving electric — for your wallet and the planet.

Vehicles in attendance:
Chevrolet Bolt (including a Bolt police patrol car!)
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X
Volkswagen e-Golf
customized Chevrolet Volt
Zero motorcycle
Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle

galway bay annapolisFundraising Dinner – 4 – 10 pm
Annapolis Founding One Hundred supporter Galway Bay Irish Restaurant on Maryland Avenue offered a delicious dinner under the stars (or inside) to benefit Annapolis Green! Thank you!

Galway had great music from 6 to 9pm: Timmie Metz, who is featured in a fun music video at our October 1 event, below.

maryland theatre for the performing artsAnd we had entertainment! With the Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts leading the way, we put on your dancing shoes and did the Electric Slide — only it was the Electric Ride! 

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Thursday, October 1, 2020 ~ 8 – 9:30 pm
Kick Gas! Annapolis Green Celebrates Drive Electric Week Virtually!

On October 1 we Zoomed in and virtually showcased various models of the more than 40 plug-in vehicles available today in a fun, interactive way. We heard from owners and learned what driving electric is all about. There were even virtual test drives.

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Not your typical Zoom meeting – ours was fun AND informative. Here are the videos presented:

  • A really cool music video for AM-FM featuring Timmie Metz and Tambo

  • EV 101 – how driving electric is good for the environment and your wallet

  • Driving electric is good for climate and your health

  • Ribbon cutting of the EV Chargers at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library featuring:
    • Anne Arundel County CEO Skip Auld
    • Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles
    • County Executive Steuart Pittman
    • Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley
    • BGE Utility of the Future Principal Sam duPont
  • Short interviews with EV drivers

  • BGE presentation about how home charging affects your electric bill and what residential rebates are available for home charging equipment

  • Virtual test drives featuring
    • Chevrolet Bolt
    • Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle (Yes! It’s electric!)
    • Porsche Taycan Turbo

  • Drive with the Sun
    • How you can charge your car from the sun with community solar (no panels) or from panels on your rooftop

  • A hilarious virtual tour of EV charging stations in our area featuring our summer interns

Friday, October 2, 2020 ~ 4 – 9 pm
Kick Gas! – EVs Hit the Street – West Street, that is

In the West Street Recovery Zone, ten EVs were parked on the Street while it was closed to car traffic but open for outdoor dining. The EV owners answered questions about their cars. (Everybody wore a mask.)

Vehicles in attendance:
Chevrolet Bolt (including a Bolt police patrol car!)
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model 3
BMW i3
Nissan LEAF
Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle

And how about this… West Street prepared special “electrified” drinks!

  • The Supercharger from 49 West: Rise Up espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur!
  • The Cosmocello from Luna Blu: Limoncello,  lemon vodka and a splash of cranberry.
  • The Electric Grandmother from Tsunami: Just Guess what’s in it!
  • The Solar Cell from Stan & Joe’s: Fresh squeezed orange juice with orange vodka and a splash of soda water — a great way to recharge your batteries!
  • The Electric Lemonade from Ram’s Head Tavern: Vodka, Blue Curaçao, sour mix, and Sprite.
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Thank you to our 2020 Kick Gas! sponsors

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Thank you to our Kick Gas! partners

Merchants of inner West Street, merchants of Maryland Avenue, Downtown Annapolis Partnership, City of Annapolis’ Office of Economic Development and Office of Environmental PolicyAnne Arundel County Public Library, and the Office of the County Executive.

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See our 2020 Drive Electric Earth Day Video

Our last Annapolis Electric Vehicle In-person Showcase
Saturday, September 14, 2019
City Dock
11 am – 5 pm
There’s an Electric Car in Your Future!

Many people joined Annapolis Green at Susan Campbell Park, also known as City Dock, at Annapolis’ beautiful Historic Harbor, for our 2019 Electric Vehicle Showcase. With the gorgeous backdrop of sailboats, powerboats, kayaks and paddleboards, they chatted with enthusiastic owners of electric vehicles of all kinds (and dealers too) and learn what it’s like to drive with that EV smile!

The purpose of the Showcase was to inform the public about how driving electric benefits the environment in terms of air and water quality and how zero-emissions help to ameliorate Climate Change. The event was part of National Drive Electric Week 2019 (Sept. 14-22), a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Our event’s premier sponsor was BGE.

What made this event unique is that the vast majority of the participants – that is, those who brought vehicles for display – are individual owners. This enthusiastic advocacy allows us to encourage the public to “hear from owners about what it’s like to drive electric.” A number of dealerships and manufacturers’ representatives participated as well.

Seminar Schedule

12:30pm   Driving Electric’s Effect on Climate Change
     Ron Kaltenbaugh, President, Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC

1:30pm     BGE’s EVsmart Program & How Home Charging Affects Your Electric Bill 
     Kristy Fleischmann Groncki, Manager of Strategic Programs, BGE

2:30pm     Government Incentives & Programs
     Colleen Turner, Assistant Director
     Office of Planning & Capital Programming, Maryland Department of Transportation

3:30pm     You CAN Take a Long Trip in an EV
     Scott Wilson, Vice President, Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC
     Member, Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council

Special Showcase Features

  • BGE’s all-electric, full-size bus!
  • Hyattsville Police Department’s all-electric Chevrolet Bolt patrol car and all-electric Zero patrol motorcycle
  • The following models were represented:
    • Audi e-tron
    • BMW i3
    • Chevrolet Bolt
    • Chevrolet Volt
    • Fisker Karma
    • Ford C-MAX Energi
    • Ford Focus Electric
    • Hyundai KONA Electric
    • Nissan LEAF
    • Tesla Model 3
    • Tesla Model S
    • Tesla Model X
    • Think City
    • Toyota Prius Prime
    • Zero Motorcycle

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Participating Companies

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Annapolis Showcase Sponsors

Premier Sponsor: BGE

BGE EVSmart

BGE’s EVsmart℠ Program – leading the charge for Electric Vehicles

BGE’s EVsmart Program gives customers the tools, incentives and information they need to charge their electric vehicle (EV) faster, smarter and more conveniently than ever before. Through BGE’s EVsmart online toolkit, customers can apply for a charger rebate, learn the basics of EV charging, use savings calculators to compare the cost of gas-powered versus electric-powered vehicles, view state and federal tax incentives available for EV owners and locate an EV dealer in their area.

BGE residential customers who purchase and install select Level 2 smart chargers may be eligible for a $300 rebate. Upgrading to a Level 2 smart charger allows EV owners to charge their vehicle significantly faster than with a standard Level 1 charger and lets them track their energy usage through an optional smartphone app. Multifamily property managers and owners can also receive up to $25,000 in incentives for the installation of Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers at their property.

This fall, BGE will also launch a public charging network throughout central Maryland. Once completed, EV drivers will have the option of charging their vehicle at 500 chargers throughout BGE’s service area. Exhibiting: Learn more about BGE’s EVsmart online or at the Showcase.

Event Contributing Sponsor
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2019 Event Partners

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Neighborhood Sun — You don’t need solar panels on your roof to enjoy solar benefits! It doesn’t matter if you rent, lease or own your home. You can take advantage of community solar if you pay a utility bill. Community solar farms are located throughout the Maryland area & your panels are located within one that is closest to you. You get credit on your electric bill for your portion of a nearby solar project. Maryland utility customers are guaranteed to save at least 5% on their electric bill.  Learn more. Exhibiting: Bring your electric bill to the EV Showcase and learn how you can have your power supplied by the sun, save money, AND support Annapolis Green. 

Chesapeake Bay Trust — The Trust’s Chesapeake Bay license plates help restore the Chesapeake Bay and other natural resources of our region by funding grants CBT provides to schools, community groups, and other not-for-profits for K-12 environmental education, restoration and protection of our waterways. By upgrading your Maryland license plate to a Chesapeake plate for only $20, you can show your support for the environment. And with the Plate Perks Program, you can make your $20 investment back quickly! Exhibiting: CBT staff will be available at the Showcase to answer your questions. Learn more.

Other Event Exhibitors

Citizens’ Climate Lobby empowers people to experience breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. The Annapolis chapter is just one of hundreds of chapters across the world working to create the political will for a livable world. CCL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization.

electric vehicle association of greater DCThe Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, D.C. is an organization of electric vehicle owners, educators and enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the use of electric vehicles as an environmental and energy benefit to society. EVADC was formed in 1980 as a chapter of the nationwide Electric Auto Association, and holds regular monthly meetings, public displays, car shows and tech sessions to exchange information.

STEERThe Steer subscription is a pay month-to-month program that allows you to drive a variety of electric and hybrid cars, with everything included to hit the road. You can continue, pause, or cancel the subscription at anytime and you can swap your ride to a different vehicle at any time — no commitment to just one car.

tesla logoTesla brought two models to the Showcase.

Participants learned about Tesla models from Tesla reps and individual owners who registered to participate with their personal cars.

Thank You for Helping Annapolis Green Make this Event a Success

Tom Guay • Downtown Annapolis Partnership • Kevin Brooks

absolute party rentalsAbsolute Party Rental — Absolute Party Rental is proud to be celebrating 30 years as a locally owned and operated business in Anne Arundel County. Serving all of Maryland and the surrounding areas, the company offers competitive pricing and excellent customer service for party rental needs including tents, tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Learn more.

Our event was presented in collaboration with
EVADC-City of Annapolis

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